Man killed in road tragedy

A MAN was killed early this morning in a road crash.

Gardai were today investigating the circumstances surrounding the single-vehicle crash which occurred at around 3.15am just outside Roscommon town on the Roscommon-Castlecoote Road.

The man, who was in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene and was removed to the morgue at Roscommon hospital. Witnesses are asked to contact gardai on 090 6638300, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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